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BF56 VDN

2006 Ford Transit Connect

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

186,181 mi
Last recorded186,181 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford Transit Connect99,727 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF56 VDN
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2021 186,181 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Feb 2021 186,181 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 176,650 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Feb 2020 176,647 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 165,701 miles

1 front exhaust rubber missing

corrosion on all brake pipes ok point of test

crack in near side upper windscreen

Fail 26 Mar 2018 165,610 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced near side front head light dim on main beam and dip (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

1 front exhaust rubber missing

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

corrosion on all brake pipes ok point of test

crack in near side upper windscreen

Pass 28 Nov 2016 151,564 miles

2 exhaust rubbers missing

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Nov 2016 151,432 miles

Headlamp aim too low will not ajust (1.8)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

2 exhaust rubbers missing

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2015 139,029 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2014 128,757 miles

front discs slightly corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2013 117,916 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 111,203 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 111,203 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 104,472 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 96,393 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2009 85,087 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Transit Connect?

Based on 3,622,068 MOT tests across 283,952 vehicles.

70.3%
Pass Rate
7,948
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
283,952
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 121,813
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 105,772
Stop lamp not working 69,148
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 67,188
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,256
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BF56 VDN is a 2006 Ford Transit Connect in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2006 Ford Transit Connect models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 99,727 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Transit Connect fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 121,813 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BF56 VDN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Transit Connect typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 20 years old, this Ford Transit Connect is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BF56 VDN is a 2006 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 7 September 2006.

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